Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0665-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Siemens Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators, catalog number 7B019UL The Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators are intended for use with the Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Barbiturate and Benzodiazepine Assays as a reference for the semi-quantitative analis of barbiturates and benzodiazepines in human serum.

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: December 6, 2012

Date Posted: January 16, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0665-2013

Event ID: 63941

Reason for Recall:

Incorrect expiration date was assigned to the D1 lot of Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators. The correct expiration date is 2013-12-31. The incorrect assigned expiration date is 2014-12-31.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1,998 cartons

Code Information:

Lot D1

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution to the following states: AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX and WI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated